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Merle Nelson • 1925 - 2009 Merle Orian Nelson was born on the family farm near Aurelia, ND to John and Marie (Moen) Nelson. He graduated from Donnybrook High School in 1942. He served in the Army with the 720th Railroad Operating Battalion during World War II. Merle began his career with the Great Northern Railroad and retired from Burlington Northern in 1981. On December 30, 1946, he married Betty Ann Frunz in Sidney, Montana. Being a company man, Merle and family moved several times and lived in Berthold, Noonan, Williston, Minneapolis and Minot to name a few. Betty Ann passed away September 9, 1999. Merle was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, Minot. He is survived by his sister, Ione Lawson, Minot; and three children, Valli (Rod) Helstad, Williston; Bruce (Yvonne DeMoss), Littleton, CO; and Melissa (Trinity) Schaff, Fargo; Grand children: Michele Thomte, Crosby; Jessica (Jeremy) Kruse, Dickinson; John Nelson and Jesse Nelson, Littleton, CO, and Evan Schaff, Fargo; and Great-grand children: Trevor and Kia Thomte, Alyssa Helstad, Nelson and Preston Kruse. Merle was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann; his parents; sister, Vergil Holte; and two brothers, Dennis and Lloyd. A memorial service will be held at Thompson-Larson Funeral
home on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Officiant: Chaplain Don Andrews Music: “On Eagle’s Wings” CD Selection Congregational Hymns Honorary Bearers: Merle’s family and friends Military honors accorded by the North Dakota National Funeral Honor Guard Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Merle. To sign the online guest register
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Merle
Nelson, 84, Minot, ND, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in a Minot
nursing home.